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My stool had been yellow for a while now is that normal?
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Depends on Diet: Stool is usually Brown, but if diet Vegetarian may be lighter in color. Pancreatitis (Alcohol, high Triglycerides, gall stones ++ can lead to light colored stool - Pancreatitis Ruled out with simple blood test). You should see an internist and get a battery of Blood tests to make sure nothing is abnormal - would do this right away - just need a blood slip from doctor.
Answered 3/5/2016
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Yellow stool: Yellow stool is not normal, especially if it's been this way for a while as you state. The yellow color could signify fat in the stool ("steatorrhea") which could be related to malabsorption of fat from the diet, or a medical issue that is preventing such.
Answered 10/13/2017
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